Little Manatee: 55+ Community Offering the Best in Retirement Living!
Nestled along the serene banks of the Little Manatee River in Ruskin, FL, Bedrock Little Manatee offers a tranquil, yet vibrant living experience tailored for those 55 and older. Our community enjoys a secluded ambiance, located off the beaten path, yet remarkably within just five minutes of local shopping and dining opportunities, blending convenience with peaceful living.
Step into a world of leisure and social engagement with our array of amenities. Launch your boat from our private boat launch, cast your line from the fishing dock, or simply soak in the serene river views from our peaceful viewing dock. Back on land, our recreation center beckons with opportunities for card games, bingo, billiards, and invigorating workouts.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love our horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, and delightful putt-putt course, perfect for friendly competitions and laid-back enjoyment. Plus, we’re proud to be pet-friendly! Bring your furry companions along to enjoy our beautiful grounds and community atmosphere, including our Bark Park—a dedicated space where your pets can run, play, and socialize to their hearts’ content.
At Bedrock Little Manatee, every day brings new opportunities for relaxation, recreation, and connection with your neighbors. Come experience the warmth and charm of our community living—where every moment is an invitation to savor the best of life.
About Ruskin:
Ruskin is located in southwestern Hillsborough County, on the north side of the Little Manatee River. It is bordered to the north by Apollo Beach and to the east by Sun City Center. U.S. Route 41 passes through the center of town, leading north 10 miles to Gibsonton and southwest 20 miles to Bradenton.
Interstate 75 runs along the eastern edge of Ruskin, with access from Exit 240 (State Road 674/College Avenue). I-75 leads north 16 miles to Brandon and south 30 miles to Sarasota. Downtown Tampa is 24 miles to the north via I-75 and the Selmon Expressway.
Amenities
Two Clubhouses
Robust Activities
Shuffleboard Courts
Laundry
Fishing Pier & Boat Ramp
Bark Park
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Attached is a New Resident Application. Once completed, please gather the documents listed below and submit them with your application. Submitting a complete application with all applicable documentation will ensure your application is processed quickly.
The following original documents are required for all applicants:
- Completed residency application. All occupants 18 or older must complete their own application. We are unable to accept applications in the name of business entity.
- A valid form of identification
- Examples of acceptable forms of identification
- State issued Driver’s License
- Passport
- Military Identification
- State issued Identification Card
- Proof of income
- A valid form of identification
- Minimum 2.5 x the monthly rent
- 2 months of verifiable income
- Examples of acceptable proof of income
- Standard W-2 Employees – Last two months of paystubs or a fully executed offer of employment letter on original company letterhead.
- Self-employed – Last two year’s filed tax returns.
- Independent Contractor – Most recent 1099(s) plus last two months of payment proof.
- Retirement, SSI, Disability, Unemployment, Vouchers – Award letter or last two bank statements with consistent, source identified auto-deposits.
- Child Support and/or Alimony – Divorce Decree or Court Order and two months of payment proof.
- Rental Income – Most recent tax return showing reported income or an executed lease agreement and two months of payment proof.
- Cash Income – Three months’ worth of bank statements showing recurring deposits.
- Application fee of $50 per applicant.Please ensure you are making your check, money order, or cashier’s check payable to the community that you are applying for.
We are always happy to answer any questions you may have and can be reached at
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Once your completed application has been received it will be submitted for review and you will typically be notified within 72 hours of the status. Each background check will include criminal history, eviction history, credit check and verification of income. If the application is approved, final residency approval will be conditioned upon receipt of any required security deposit and all monies owed at the time of move in.
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